Categorically Catalinas

A pair of models in the revamped 6 Series line—the Catalina 356 and 426—are a nice combination of the tried-and-true, with something new.

HERB MCCORMICK

In the not-so-distant past, the top of the Catalina Yachts’ organizational chart listed two driving forces: owner Frank Butler and chief designer Gerry Douglas. Sadly, Butler died several years ago; Douglas is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement. As a brand, Catalina is still producing fine cruising boats. It’s one of the last of the major American production-boat builders to do so. For the 2025 Boat of the Year competition, from the new 6 Series line, the company entered a pair of nominees: the Catalina 356 and the Catalina 426 (formerly the Douglas-designed 355 and 425, respectively). The 6 Series collection includes a quintet of revamped and reimagined yachts—a collaborative result of in-house R&D with input from previous owners—ranging from 33 to 45 feet. The 446 is now the company’s flagship.…

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Cruising World (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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